The Program in Bioinformatics and Proteomics/ =
Genomics (BPG)
at TheUniversity
of Toledo

provides students and researchers with the advanced analytical tools and approaches needed for
state-of- the-art biomedical re=
search
at the interface between comput=
er
science and molecular biology. The BPG

P=
rogram
is associated with an independent, but cooperating, program at Bowling GreenState University=
st1:PlaceType>(BioInfOhio
Consortium).

WHAT IS ... ?

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Bioinformatics is the use of computers to extract useful information from DNA sequenc=
es.
From a billion As, Gs,
Cs and Ts, how do we predict gene function or regulation, and how do we link
genetic variations with medically relevant traits?

Proteomics is looking at the entire complement of proteins produced by a given =
cell
or tissue under defined
conditions. All cells in an organism have

the same genes, but different c=
ell
types express different subsets. The protein profile can reveal much about

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the cell’s function and =
status
and can provide important diagnostic information.

Genomics has varied definitions. It often refers to comparisons of the entire ge=
ne
sets between species. At
UT, the focus is on which genes are being transcribed in different cells, u=
sing
microarrays.

The complementary fields of bioinformatics, proteomics=
and
genomics are aggressively expanding. Knowledge

in these areas is increasingly
expected of all biomedical researchers, whether in academia, government, or

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the
private sector. These analytical tools are being introduced into the practice of medicine and in=
to general biology in areas su=
ch as
ecology, bioremediation, agriculture, etc. In addition, this knowledge is valuable for careers in certain areas=
of
business, law, computer science, and mathematics.

Contact
and Location Information

The BPG office is located=
in
the CCEBui=
lding
on The Universi=
ty of
Toledo Health Science Campus. Please contact us for more information about =
our
program. Please copy Joanne
Gray on all inquiries.

The BPG Certificate Program introduces students to the evolving fields of bioinformatics, proteomics and genomics and provides the basic knowledge of methods used in these fields. The curriculum is designed to complement course work and research of students enrolled in the UT PhD in Biomedical Sciences Program, but also is open to other qualified students.